By José Carlos Palma * As humanity sets its sights on returning to the Moon and establishing a sustained lunar presence, reliable navigation systems are of paramount importance. Just as the Global Positioning System (GPS) revolutionized navigation on Earth, efforts are underway to develop a GPS-like capability for the Moon.
- May 26, 2023
By José Carlos Palma * In our increasingly interconnected world, submarine cables are the backbone of global communication, carrying 99% of all international data. These cables are critical infrastructure, connecting continents and enabling the flow of information that powers our modern economy. However, the laying and maintenance of these cables
- May 4, 2023
A mobile phone, computer or tablet connected to the internet and an account. It is what is necessary for a Ukrainian military to have access to a “comprehensive view of the battlefield” with detailed data on the weaponry and positioning of the adversary. All this is possible thanks to the
- December 18, 2022
TOKYO – Sony Group Corp is considering building a new plant in southwestern Japan to produce semiconductors used in smartphones, with an investment of several hundred billion yen, according to a source familiar with the matter. Sony, a major global producer of image sensors, expects the new factory in Kumamoto
- December 17, 2022
Software flaws can allow ‘hackers’ to take full control of devices. Apple has warned of serious security vulnerabilities in iPhones, iPads and Macs, which could allow ‘hackers’ to take full control of these devices, the Associated Press (AP) reported this Friday. According to two Apple security reports, published on Wednesday,
- August 19, 2022
Accessory promises to protect devices from invasions that compromise user data privacy, without the need for internet connection or other applications. Former members of the Israeli Armed Forces have invented an anti-spy cover for the cell phone that goes beyond protection against knocks: it is also effective against cyber-attacks. The
- July 12, 2022
Smartphone manufacturers are increasingly vying for fast charging methods. One of the most powerful examples recently is the Xiaomi 11T Pro, which was launched yesterday on the global market with a 120W charge and now OnePlus may be preparing an even more powerful technology that fills a battery in about
- March 16, 2022
The development of submarine cable is the latest funding commitment from Western allies in the Pacific telecommunications sector. The United States and Australia will jointly fund the construction of an undersea cable to increase Internet access in three small Pacific countries, while Western allies seek to contain the growing Chinese
- December 14, 2021
The main telecommunications operators in the United States plan to turn off their 3G services as early as 2022, however, the decision could jeopardize the elderly population with fewer resources, as well as a set of critical services that still depend on technology to communicate. As 5G gains traction around
- November 18, 2021
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked with the International Space Station successfully late on Tuesday evening, after an initial attempt to do so didn’t end up working as planned on Saturday night. This second attempt went off without a hitch, however, and the capsule is now parked at a port on
- August 27, 2019